- Mbarara University of Science and Technology
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Mbarara University of Science and Technology Motto Succeed We Must Established 1989 Type Public Chancellor Prof. Peter Ndimbirwe Mugyenyi Vice-Chancellor Prof. Frederick I B Kayanja Admin. staff 200+ (2008) Students 3,000 (2008) Location Mbarara, Uganda
-0.6170; 30.6565Campus Urban Website Homepage Mbarara University of Science & Technology (MUST) is a public university in Uganda. MUST is the second of the five public universities founded by the Government of Uganda. The other Ugandan public universities are Makerere University, Kyambogo University, Gulu University and Busitema University. Mbarara University commenced student intake and instruction in 1989.
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Location
The university campus of MUST is located in Mbarara, on the Mbarara-Kabale Highway, approximately 178 miles (286 km) southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital. The coordinates of the university campus are: 00 37 01S, 30 39 24E (Latitude:-0.6170; Longitude:30.6565).
History
The University was founded in 1989 to address the shortage of scientists in Uganda and to instill a sense of community service in its students. [1]
Faculties and Institutes
As of March 2009, MUST has three Faculties and two Institutes: [2]
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Development Studies
- Institute of Computer Science
- Institute of Tropical Forest Conservation
Courses
The courses offered at the university include: [3]
- Undergraduate courses
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Bachelor of Science with Education (BSc.Ed)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
- Bachelor of Development Studies (BDS),
- Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSc.CE)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Masters courses
- Masters in Development Studies
- Master of Arts in Local Governance & Planning (MA)
- Master of Science in Biochemistry
- Master of Science in Mathematics
- Master of Science in Biology
- Master of Science in Anesthesiology
- Master of Mediine in Internal Medicine (MMed)
- Master of Medicine in Paediatrics & Child Health
- Master of Medicine in Dermatology
- Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology
- Master of Medicine in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Master of Medicine in Pathology & Forensic Medicine
- Master of Medicine in Community Practice & Family Medicine
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Master of Nursing Science (MNSc)
- Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
- Master of Education in Planning & Management (M.Ed)
- Master of Education in Psychology
- Master of Education in Curriculum & Media Studies
- Doctorate courses
- Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies (PhD)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biology
Students & Staff
As of March 2009, the student body is in excess of 3,000 students. The university employs over 200 staff members. [4]
Governance
Mbarara University of Science and Technology is administered by three bodies; the University Council, University Senate and Top Management. [5]
University Council
The University Council is the supreme organ of the university responsible for the overall administration and ensuring that the establishment objectives and functions of the university are duly implemented. The Council members are drawn from stakeholders including university staff, students, and members from the Ministry of Education, other government departments, University Convocation, the Private Sector and the general public.
University Senate
The University Senate is responsible for overall administration, of all academic programs. The current Senate is instituted in accordance with the provisions of the Universities and other Tertiary Institutions Act of 2001, as enacted by the Parliament of Uganda.
Top Management
The Top management consists of the Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University Secretary, Academic Registrar, Dean of Students, and the Director of Mbarara Hospital.
University Teaching Hospital
The university teaching hospital is Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, a 300-bed public hospital that serves as the referral hospital for the districts of: Mbarara, Bushenyi, Ntungamo, Kiruhura, Ibanda and Isingiro.
See also
- Education in Uganda
- List of universities in Uganda
- Ugandan university leaders
- Mbarara
- List of medical schools in Uganda
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References
Coordinates: 00°37′01″S 30°39′24″E / 0.61694°S 30.65667°E
Mbarara DistrictCapital: Mbarara Counties and
sub-countiesKashari · Bubaare · Bukiro · Kagongi · Kakiika · Kashare · Rubaya · Rubindi · Rwanyamahembe · Biharwe · Mbarara Municipality · Nyakayojo · Rugando · Kakoba · Kamukuzi · Nyamitanga · Rwampara · Bugamba · Mwizi · Ndaija
Towns and villages Mbarara · KakobaEconomy Bank of Africa · Bank of Baroda · Barclays Bank · Centenary Bank · Crane Bank · DFCU Bank · Equity Bank · Fina Bank · Housing Finance Bank · Kenya Commercial Bank · PostBank Uganda · Stanbic Bank · Standard Chartered Bank · United Bank for Africa · Pride Microfinance Limited · Uganda Finance Trust Limited · Opportunity Uganda LimitedNotable landmarks Mbarara Airport · Mbarara National Referral Hospital · Holy Innocents Children's Hospital · Mayanja Memorial Hospital · Lake Mburo National Park · Mbarara-Kikagati Road · Roman Catholic Archdiocese of MbararaEducation Mbarara University of Science and Technology · Bishop Stuart University · Ntare School · Mbarara High School · Mbarara Campus of Kampala International UniversityNotable people Davis Arinaitwe · Francis K. Butagira · Mugisha Muntu · Elly Tumwine · Urban Tibamanya · Winnie ByanyimaCategories:- Mbarara District
- Universities in Uganda
- Educational institutions established in 1989
- Association of Commonwealth Universities
- Schools of medicine in Uganda
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